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US team likely to visit India next month, interim pact negotiations continue

TazaPulseMay 15, 2026

A US delegation is expected to visit India next month for trade negotiations under the proposed bilateral trade agreement (BTA), Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal said on Friday, PTI reported.“We expect the US team to visit soon..not this month..may be next month,” Agrawal told reporters.However, he said the dates for the visit have not been finalised...

India’s trade deficit widens to $28.38 billion in April as imports jump 10%; Middle East shipments fall 31.6%

TazaPulseMay 15, 2026

India’s merchandise trade deficit widened sharply to $28.38 billion in April as imports rose 10 per cent year-on-year despite a steep decline in inbound shipments from Middle East amid continuing geopolitical disruptions.Government data released on Friday showed India’s imports increased to $71.94 billion in April from $65.38 billion in the year-ago period, while exports stood...

India’s oil stock down 15% since US-Iran war; here’s what it means

TazaPulseMay 15, 2026

Refiners may eventually be forced to lower processing rates in line with reduced crude availability. (AI image) US-Iran war and the indefinite closure of the Strait of Hormuz has led to India’s crude oil inventories declining by around 15%. This decline is since the US-Iran conflict erupted in late February, as refiners continued operating at...

Fuel prices today: Centre raised petrol, diesel prices by Rs 3 after weeks of no change

TazaPulseMay 15, 2026

NEW DELHI: Petrol and diesel prices were hiked by Rs 3 per litre each on Friday after state-run oil companies faced mounting losses due to a sharp rise in global crude oil prices triggered by the ongoing West Asia conflict.Petrol in Delhi now costs Rs 97.77 per litre, up from Rs 94.77, while diesel prices...

Where are gold prices headed on May 15, 2026 & what should investors do?

TazaPulseMay 15, 2026

Gold is attempting to recover from the lower Bollinger band after a steep decline. (AI image) Gold price prediction today: Gold prices are seeing a weak intra-day bias, says Jateen Trivedi, VP Research Analyst – Commodity and Currency, LKP Securities. He recommends a sell on rise strategy:Gold futures on MCX are trading near ₹1,60,326 after...

India Inc turns to WFH, EVs

TazaPulseMay 15, 2026

BENGALURU/MUMBAI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s call for austerity measures to reduce fuel consumption and conserve foreign exchange is beginning to ripple through corporate India, prompting companies and industry bodies to revive work-from-home policies, curb travel and push greener logistics initiatives.The shift marks a significant change in corporate messaging after several large companies spent the past...

Auto exporters dodge West Asia pothole

TazaPulseMay 15, 2026

Chennai: India’s automobile exporters began the new fiscal year in buoyant form. Shipments of locally made cars, utility vehicles and two-wheelers rose at a double-digit pace in April, despite logistical snarls triggered by tensions in West Asia. For now, exporters point out that diversification across markets is cushioning the blow. Passenger vehicle (PV) exports were...

Top stocks to buy today: Stock recommendations for May 15, 2026

TazaPulseMay 15, 2026

Top stocks to buy (AI image) Stock market recommendations: Bajaj Broking Research has chosen NMDC, and Jayaswal Neco Industries as the top stock picks for May 15, 2026. The brokerage has shared its target prices and time period to attain it. Let’s take a look:NMDCBuy in the range of ₹ 91.00-93.50 Target Return STOPLOSS Time...

Sugar exports banned till Sept 30 to check prices

TazaPulseMay 15, 2026

NEW DELHI: Union govt has banned the export of sugar till Sept 30 this year with immediate effect, a move aimed at enhancing domestic availability and preventing any price rise. Earlier, the exports were under a restricted category, under which a licence was required for the outbound shipments. “The export policy of sugar (raw sugar,...

Gold custom duties hiked: Gold duty hike may raise domestic prices, divert supplies to grey markets: SBI report

TazaPulseMay 15, 2026

Gold is expected to become costlier after the government’s recent move to raise import duty to 15%. Alongside, the impact is likely to show up in domestic prices as well as trade patterns, a report by SBI Research has predicted.SBI Research said that changes in gold import duty have been made several times in the...